Stories from Friday, December 15, 2017

Electric Distribution Director Jeff Bergstrom presented information about bids received for contracted tree trimming service during a Marshall Board of Public Works meeting Dec. 14. He said two bids were received and one no bid. "We did receive bids on Dec. 6," he said. "Two actual bids and one no bid from Davey (Tree Expert Co.). After reviewing the bids, I'm going to recommend the bid from Poor Boy Tree Service."...

The Sweet Springs Board of Education met Wednesday, Dec. 13 to discuss monthly reports, approve the consent agenda, and give an update on the search for a new superintendent. The school board is still searching for a new superintendent this month. According to meeting minutes, President Brian Vogelsmeier and staff met with Dr. ...

The Saline County Prosecutor charged a Boonville man with a class C felony and multiple other charges after the man was pulled over on Odell Avenue in Marshall. A probable cause statement indicated a Marshall police officer pulled a car over when he observed a non-working tail light Saturday night, Dec. 9...

A Sedalia woman is facing a drug-related felony charge after she and another individual were arrested at the Marshall Habilitation Center Lake Friday, Dec. 8. According to the probable cause statement, a Marshall police officer observed a maroon pick-up truck parked in a dirt lot along Lincoln Avenue near the footbridge. ...

Marshall Circle No. 535 Daughters of Isabella met Wednesday, Dec. 13, at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Dorothy Teeter called the meeting to order. Opening prayer was read by Helen Girard and the pledge to the flag was recited. Roll call of officers showed 11 present...

The Marshall Kiwanis Club held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at the Community Bank on the Marshall square. Following the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mary Mark-Kelz, and prayer offered by Al Sturhahn, club President Gave Ramsey conducted the meeting with 22 members present...

The Arrow Rock Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution attended the annual Christmas luncheon at Stone Hedge Golf Club on Friday, Dec. 1, hosted by the Marshall DAR Chapter, with Patsy Gregg Chapter also in attendance...

CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates for children, will be holding training sessions in Saline County in January 2018. CASA volunteers can serve as the voice of a child victim in court, can be the eyes and the ears of the judge, can help find safe, permanent, stable homes, and protect them from foster care drift...

Are you looking forward to a “normal” Christmas? If so, I hate to disappoint you, but in reality, there is no such reality. The reason for this is because the first Christmas was anything but “normal.” It was not normal for a young girl, to be told that she was “highly favored and blessed among women” (Luke 1:28); to be unmarried, pregnant, with no earthly father. Highly favored? It seemed more like being cursed versus blessed...

Marshall Elementary Schools Monday — Breakfast: Pancakes with syrup; Sausage biscuit; Cereal or oatmeal; yogurt, apple. Lunch: Hot dog on a bun, french fries with ketchup; Cobb salad, blueberry muffin; fresh garden salad, mandarin oranges. Tuesday — Breakfast: Baked omelet; Strawberry shortcake biscuits; Cereal, oatmeal or eggs; toast with margarine and jelly, pears...

Shirley I. Dew, 79, of Leawood, Kan., formerly of Lee’s Summit, passed away peacefully on Dec. 12, 2017. Funeral services will be held at Longview Funeral Home, 12700 S. Raytown Rd., Kansas City, MO, on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 2 p.m., with a visitation one hour prior to service. Interment will follow in Longview Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to Alzheimer’s Association...

Rural residents whose address signs are fading should contact an individual with the E911 station, Saline County commissioners said during a regular meeting Thursday, Dec. 14. Presiding Commissioner Kile Guthrey addressed problems with 911 home address signs. He said that he had noticed faded or missing signs while driving around, and encouraged people in the community to call 660-831-1911 if signs need to be replaced...

Marshall High School Vice Principal Ian Verts shared information about a learning academy program to the Marshall Board of Education during its meeting Thursday afternoon, Dec. 14. "As you may remember, Dr. Maher had charged the high school administration team with looking at some reforms," he said. "One of those areas that was identified was helping with the ninth grade."...

MHS Round-up: Basketball (G), Swimming (G), Wrestling

Former Valley bareback champion defending title

Edwards scores 28 points, Burton 24 for Santa Fe

High school basketball scores for Thursday, Dec. 14